Democrats Ask Colorado Sen. Bennet to Head DSCC, Sources Say
Filed under: Senate , Democrats , Congress The freshman senator did not immediately decide whether to take the post running the Capitol Hill panel devoted to electing Democrats.
Associated Press: Democrat Patty Murray Wins Fourth Term in Washington State
Sen. Patty Murray has won a fourth term, defeating Republican challenger Dino Rossi, the Associated Press reported Thursday evening. The race for governor in Connecticut remains undecided, and the governor’s race in Minnesota is probably headed to a recount.
Women in Congress Expected to Suffer Net Loss of Seats
Filed under: Senate , House , Woman Up , 2010 Elections , Congress A research group projects the number of women-held seats in Congress will drop from its current high of 90 down to 87 when the 112th Congress convenes.
Indiana Political Landscape Turning Red After Democrats’ Midterm Losses
We’re not in 2008 anymore: Along with Dan Coats’ Senate win, Hoosier Republicans pick up two more House seats, reversing recent Democratic gains.
Blumenthal Takes Down Onetime Wrestling CEO Linda McMahon in Connecticut
Filed under: Senate , Democrats , Republicans , Chris Dodd , 2010 Elections , Campaigns , Military Linda McMahon threw $45 million of her own money into the race against the Democrat, but it wasn’t enough to pin Blumenthal.